Trade
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Strategic thinking, regional solidarity key to mitigating impact of Middle East conflict – CARICOM ASG
“This moment calls for strategic thinking and regional solidarity. The decisions we take now will determine not only how CARICOM navigates this crisis, but how prepared we are for future global disruptions. Resilience, cooperation, and shared responsibility must guide our response.” Dr. Wendell Samuel, Assistant Secretary-General of CARICOM, made this call to action during a virtual dialogue held on 10…
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CARIFORUM Supports St. Kitts and Nevis Stakeholders to Maximise Economic Partnership
St. Kitts and Nevis addressed implementation of the CARIFORUM-EU and CARIFORUM-United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) during a CARIFORUM Directorate technical mission held from 24 to 26 March. The Director General of CARIFORUM, Ms Alexis Downes-Amsterdam, spearheaded the mission in collaboration with the Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The CARIFORUM team, comprising technical experts assigned to…
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Launch of second phase of cooperation on intellectual property rights and innovation in the Caribbean
Representatives of CARIFORUM States and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) met in Belize, 17-19 March, for the launch of the second phase of an initiative to strengthen regional collaboration on innovation and intellectual property rights. Phase II of the EU‑funded CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI II) Project was launched at the start of the three‑day regional…
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CARICOM and Japan partner to review, update list of ineligible products for duty exemptions
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The trade in goods regime under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) stands to benefit from a project financed by the Japan-CARICOM Friendship Cooperation Fund (JCFCF) to review and update the list of items ineligible for duty exemption. Once updated, the list is expected to provide improved, current information on…
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Key Outcomes and Agreements | Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government | 24-27 February 2026
The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was convened in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, from 24 to 27 February 2026. The Meeting was presided over by the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, in his capacity as Chairman of the Conference. Here are some highlights…
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Deeper CARICOM integration key to navigating fractured global trade order – Amb. Wayne McCook
A senior Caribbean Community (CARICOM) official has positioned deeper regional integration as a strategic response to an increasingly fragmented and uncertain global trade environment, as global rules-based systems weaken and economic nationalism intensifies. Ambassador Wayne McCook, Assistant Secretary-General, CARICOM Single Market and Trade, was a panelist discussing Prospects for International Trade in 2026 in the Context of the Changing Global…
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CARICOM Labour Ministers discuss free movement, other regional priorities
Recent developments on free movement were spotlighted as Ministers of Labour across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met on Tuesday, 20 January for discussions on the labour agenda across the Region. Under the chairmanship of Honourable Keoma Griffith, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Guyana, they focused on priorities such as the definition and qualification criteria for aviation personnel including expanding…
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Highlights | CARICOM Chair’s New Year Message
CARICOM Chair, Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered an inspiring New Year’s message to usher in 2026. In his address, Dr Drew emphasised unity, resilience, and renewed hope for the future. He acknowledged the leadership of outgoing Chair, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica, and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing CARICOM’s mission of regional integration,…
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New Year Message | Incoming Chairman of CARICOM | Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis
Recent international developments, including geopolitical tensions in our region and external policy decisions affecting Caribbean nationals, remind us of a fundamental truth: None will come to save us. We must save ourselves.Public discussions among Member States, reflecting differing national perspectives, have unfolded in a way that has attracted regional and international attention. While such differences are not unusual in a…
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End of Year Message | Outgoing CARICOM Chair | Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness | Prime Minister | Jamaica
“At this moment in our history, we are also reminded that the Caribbean must now navigate a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. The current international environment requires our Region to act with clarity, cohesion, and strategic discipline. As global tensions intensify and external geopolitical developments increasingly intersect with our interests — affecting our economies, our security, and our diplomatic relationships —…
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